Sage Steele Accuses Barbara Walters of Physical Assault Backstage at 'The View'

Former ESPN anchor Sage Steele alleges that Barbara Walters physically attacked her backstage on The View in 2014. Steele claims that Walters elbowed her, pushing her into a wall and trash can. Some show producers and co-host Whoopi Goldberg reportedly witnessed the incident. Walters' estate representative denies the allegations. The alleged altercation occurred after a segment where Walters questioned Steele's racial identity. Steele previously caused controversy for her comments on Barack Obama and COVID-19 vaccine mandates. She recently settled a lawsuit against ESPN, claiming her right to free speech was violated.